Description
A quick and comforting one-pot meal combining creamy Alfredo sauce with tender fettuccine and shredded chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated melts best)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium if you’re watching salt)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Swirl to coat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the fettuccine, pushing it down so it’s mostly submerged.
- Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook, stirring every few minutes for about 8-10 minutes.
- Once the pasta is just tender, lower the heat.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and the grated Parmesan until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
- Taste and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Notes
Great for leftovers! Store in an airtight container and reheat with a splash of milk or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: one-pot, chicken alfredo, fettuccine, easy dinner, comfort food